NormandLeoLejeune

Normand Leo Lejeune, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. Visitation will begin on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at 9 a.m. at the William W. Tripp Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, R.I., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. in St. Teresa Church, 358 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Interment with military honors will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery. Visit TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com. Born in Central Falls, R.I., Normand was a son of the late Alfred and Yvonne (Bessette) Lejeune. He was a graduate of the former Sacred Heart Academy, Central Falls, R.I., and then served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Normand was the beloved husband of Viviane (Joyal) Lejeune for 58 years; together they resided in Succasunna, N.J., for 32 years after moving from Rehoboth, Mass. He worked for Unisys Corp. in field engineering in various management positions for 33 years until his retirement. Normand was a communicant of St. Therese Church, Succasunna, N.J., and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 2212. He played basketball in high school and was an avid golfer and bowler. Besides his loving wife, Normand leaves five children, Susan Adler and her husband, Steve, of Randolph, N.J.; Paul Lejeune of Parsippany, N.J.; Diane Deininger and her husband, Bruce, of Franklin, N.J.; David Lejeune and his wife, Sheri, of Bristol, Conn., and Daniel Lejeune and his wife, Kerri, of Circle Pines, Minn., and nine grandchildren, Jennifer, Kimberly, Jordan, Kelly, Matthew, Craig, Jacob, Emilie, and Kennan. He was the brother of Roger Lejeune of Pawtucket, R.I., and the late Roland Lejeune, who lived in Cumberland, R.I. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to Roxbury Volunteer Firemen's Association, 122 Main St., Succasunna, N.J. 07876, or St. Therese Church, 7 Hunter St., Succasunna, N.J. 07876, would be appreciated.